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R265 HNY

1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,137 mi
Last recorded138,137 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport108,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 HNY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 138,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 138,126 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 137,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 137,347 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2013 131,146 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 122,067 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 121,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 109,542 miles

front antirollbar bushes worn

front brake pads look to be wearing thin

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

rear leaf springs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 100,194 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

rear suspension springs worn

Fail 1 Jul 2010 100,194 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres on legal limit

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

rear suspension springs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,676 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on centre of tread

near side steel brake pipe fom front to rear rusting

play in both near side front ball joints

vehicle tested with rear seats folded down.unable to fully inspect seat bealts

Pass 4 Jul 2008 80,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 72,743 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 72,743 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2006 66,755 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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R265 HNY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 108,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R265 HNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R265 HNY is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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